Debra M. Salisbury

Daniel C. Guarnieri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel C., who practices law in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Evan N. Berlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Evan N., who practices law in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lindsey A. Meshberger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Lindsey A., who practices law in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lindsey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen D. Rees, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. Stephen D., who practices law in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Salvatore G. Scro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Salvatore G., who practices law in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Salvatore G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jon E. Lemole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jon E., who practices law in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert E. Messick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Robert E., who practices law in Sarasota, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A Partner in Hahn Loeser’s Sarasota office, Joel W. Walters focuses on business litigation, including health care, construction, insurance, and real property disputes. He serves as the Partner-in-Charge of the Sarasota office. Joel is Florida Board Certified in Business Litigation and was a shareholder in the law firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, which joined Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP in 2025. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS For over twenty years, Joel has concentrated his practice in busi...

Tom Icard focuses his nationally recognized practice on construction related matters, from preparation and review of contract documents to claims negotiation and multi-party litigation (2016 Best Lawyers in America Sarasota metro area “Construction Lawyer of the Year”). He has represented both public and private owners, as well as developers, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals with respect to the construction of industrial facilities, airports, power plants, muni...

Derek Byrd was born and raised in Sarasota . He graduated from Florida State University in 1990 with a B. A. in Criminology. He earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Quinnipiac College of Law in Hamden, Connecticut in 1995 graduating cum laude. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in early 1996, Derek went to work for the Public Defender’s Office in Sarasota, where he gained extensive and valuable trial experience. He opened The Byrd Law Firm in 1998. Mr. Byrd is Board Certified in ...